Altamont CUSD #10 Regular Board Meeting Was Held July 12th

Altamont, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The meeting was called to order by Board President Dale Laue at 7:00pm.

• Introduction of Alex Walden, our new Ag teacher

Consent Agenda 

• Approved the minutes of the June 14, 2021, Regular Meeting 
• Approved the minutes of the June 13, 2021 Public Hearing to amend the budget
• Approved the District Financial Reports

High School Activities Report 

• Mrs. Bueker-recommendation for Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 
• Still looking for several other vacant coaching positions © Will inquire as to student interest in continuing to livestream events 

Altamont Grade School 

• Mr. Hill-recommendation for 2 paraprofessionals 
• Summer school summary 

Altamont Community High School 

-Mr. Tkachuk-Effingham J.O.B.S. initiative 

• High School office work continues 

Old Business 

• The BOE voted to approve the purchase of a utility vehicle (gator) for the purpose of maintenance and athletics.

The BOE went into closed session to discuss: (7:37pm) Consider information regarding appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5İLCS 120/2/(c)(1) 

Return to Open Session (7:59) 

New Business 

1. A. Extra-Curricular Volunteer – no action- name pulled from consideration prior to meeting 
2. Non-Certified Resignations – BOE Approved Dusty Miller, Dwight Sutter, and Natalie Hill 
3. Non-Certified Employment- BOE Approved Michelle Wagner & Stephanie Hudgens 
4. D. Extra-Curricular Resignations- BOE Approved Scott Klingler, Brittany Hites, and Robbie Kline (Yearbook) 
5. Extra-Curricular Employment- BOE Approved Jim Corrona F. Request for Fuel Bids – BOE Approved 
6. Non-Certified Contract (Juneteenth Holiday) – Beginning in 2022, Altamont will recognize the Juneteeth holiday. If the holiday falls on a weekend, it will be observed on the following Monday. Action will be taken after BOE gets an MOU prepared for non-certified union. 
7. Review Closed Session Minutes for Public Release – BOE voted to not release minutes as they pertain to employment, discipline or other legally protected information. 
8. Authorize Superintendent to Prepare FY 2022 Budget – BOE Approved 
9. Identify and Define New Curriculum Committee – Discussion regarding a new curriculum committee to be formed. BOE voted to start committee with Martin Reyes as the Board member appointed to be involved. 
10. Sports Boosters Gym Flag- BOE Approved 
11. School Registration Protocols- BOE Approved back to school letter to be shared with all parents stating the districts intention on how to return to school for the upcoming year. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:32pm